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Address: 500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-6700
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Address: 500 E. Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820
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Looking for a cool, artsy summer job? Search no more! buzz has the scoop on what jobs are available at local arts venues and how to apply.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts:

The Krannert Center departments generally post student positions on the virtual job board https://secure.admin.illinois.edu/osfa/vjb/ late in the spring semester. This summer and/or fall, positions are available at the ticket office, the Promenade (gift shop), Intermezzo (café) catering and patron services. Some of those areas, such as the Promenade, post a work description on the KCPA job board but request that the student come to the Promenade in person to apply. The ticket office also asks that students stop by to attain and fill out an application.

“If a student is interested in working here, I’d advise him or her to apply and to do so early,” said Assistant Director for Marketing and Patron Services Maureen Reagan. “Sometimes the initial hires are made and then a student’s plans will change, or we find it’s not a good fit. ... so if you aren’t hired on the first round, keep your application active — turnover happens.”

Reagan also advises interested parties to join the Krannert Center Student Association (KCSA). Members of the KCSA are not paid cash, but they can serve as ushers and tour guides, among other volunteer opportunities. KCSA members have the perk of seeing a wide variety of shows for free as ushers; they can earn additional complimentary tickets through other volunteer activities.

Krannert Art Museum:

There are currently no temporary job openings at the Krannert Art Museum this summer, as the museum will be closed for repairs. If you are looking for work in the fall, the KAM offers several opportunities for volunteer work.

Kids@Krannert family festivals are held twice per semester and are run partially by a group of volunteers. These volunteers explain activities to families and help the children in attendance as needed. To get involved with Kids@Krannert, contact Andrea Ferber, education coordinator, at atferber@illinois.edu.

The museum also seeks volunteers to assist them in cataloging the Curatorial Library. This clerical-based job entails data entry and cross-referencing art indexes. Volunteers on this project are asked to work two hours per week at an established time, and there is a need for volunteers who speak Chinese and/or Japanese. If you are interested, contact Virginia Erickson, education center coordinator, at href="mailto:verickso@illinois.edu">verickso@illinois.edu or 333-8218.

Similar to KCPA, KAM also employs community volunteers as tour guides (museum docents). Guides learn about Krannert Art Museum’s collections and exhibitions, in addition to learning touring techniques to connect with museum visitors. Trained volunteers lead groups of children and adults through the museum, sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm about art.

Chicago Art Jobs:

For those of you headed back to the ‘burbs for the summer, check out Chicago Artists Resource’s Web site. The site lists job postings for a variety of different arts organizations, in addition to business-related and financial resources, educational seminars and classes, space availability and opportunities to show work.

Get a jumpstart on your job search by attending the Chicago Creative Expo on Saturday, April 10, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Workshops include Forming a Non-Profit, DIY Web Basics, Grant Applications Tips from Inside and Self-Promotion for Performers, among many others.